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W428 TGU

2000 BMW 530

Beige Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,816 mi
Last recorded101,816 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 TGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 101,816 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 101,814 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,957 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 95,957 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 88,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 79,300 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on inner sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,230 miles

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,451 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,298 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,429 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,455 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Plastic cover partly covering N/S/F & O/S/F chassis unable to fully inspect chassis.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,455 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic cover partly covering N/S/F & O/S/F chassis unable to fully inspect chassis.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,190 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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W428 TGU is a 2000 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W428 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W428 TGU registered?

W428 TGU is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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